This is one of my ceramic "storyboxes." It is 13 x 9 x 4 and makes a uniques wall art piece. I use this box-niche format a lot because it gives me and opportunity to make sculptural elements and hang them on walls. This particular piece was made for a show at a local gallery entitled "Fringes of the San Fernando Valley". I wanted to feature the animals which live around me. I'd love to make this one again because it was very popular. Note: The unglazed red clay body and other glazes work very well for this piece.
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Ceramic artworks of all type including sculptural tile for large scale installations such as fountains, fireplaces and murals plus gallery work and domestic ware.
Bob Carriker
For enamel pendantsEllen took my idea and implemented it perfectly. The results exceeded what I thought I might get. When I brought the project to her I had an idea of what I wanted, but no concept of how it could actually happen. She understood what I needed and knew how to get it done. We're really pleased with the pendants she made and she was a pleasure to work with.
Rick Dunn
For Simple Curves PlatesThe plates Ellen made for me were fantastic. She was more concerned about the look of the final glaze than me. I couldn't be more pleased with her design. I planned to order some small bowls after I return from my next trip
Rob Freeman
For Rob's Cake ToppersVery good overall - would recommend to others. Very professional, strong attention to detail, project completed on time.
MLMonica Littlejohn
For Monica's 2 Ceramic TilesTo say I am thrilled with Ellen's tiles would be an understatement! An absolutely delightful experience! The tiles themselves are beautiful and so unique. I couldn't have selected a more appropriate artist for this project. Ellen kept us updated during each step of the tile construction with information about the process itself along with pictures of the tiles in progress. They arrived well-packaged and in the agreed upon time frame. Thank you to CustomMade.com for providing this opportunity to connect with such amazing artists! And a HUGE Thank You to Ellen for making my dream of the perfect gargoyle tiles for my fireplace a reality!
BRITTNEY LEMKE
For BRITTNEY's Cake ToppersEllen is so easy to work with, listened to everything I had to say, and made the most amazing art piece! She was timely, stuck right with the time line of the project. She kept me updated with each stage of the process and sent numerous pictures so I would know what it looked like throughout. I cannot wait for it to actually be on top of my wedding cake, a one of a kind piece. Exactly what I asked for! If you are looking for someone who will work with you and make sure you are comfortable with all of the unknowns of working with someone online Ellen is the way to go!

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